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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 866.27 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 866.27 and 391.62 is: 587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 866.27 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/866.27 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 866.27 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 339,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,248.66/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.78

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